How much does a Soldier make in Reading, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Reading, PA is $47,878. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,929 to $53,460, with most professionals earning between $38,424 and $58,542.

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What is a Soldier?

A Soldier is one who fights as part of an army. A Soldier can be a conscripted or volunteer enlisted person, a non-commissioned officer, or an officer....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Soldier in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Soldier in Reading, PA. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $42,929 to $53,460 with the average base salary of $47,878. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,017 to $55,673 with the average total cash compensation of $49,284.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,878 $42,929 - $53,460
Bonus $1,406 $1,087 - $2,213
Total Pay $49,284 $44,017 - $55,673
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,481 - $54,148 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,269 - $52,638 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,481 - $54,148 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,216 - $56,308 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,105 - $52,434 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,915 - $58,423 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Army Soldier LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $33,514 MAXIMUM SALARY $41,271
JOB TITLE Enlisted Soldier LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $44,225 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,096
JOB TITLE Infantry Soldier LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $37,223 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,818
JOB TITLE Marine Soldier LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $44,799 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,648
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $46,845 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,771
JOB TITLE Us Army Soldier LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $38,988 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,804
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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

Reading, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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